Brighton staged a remarkable comeback to eliminate Manchester United from the League Cup, winning 3-2 at Old Trafford in a dramatic encounter. The match took place on September 16, 2026, and saw Brighton advance to the round of 8 after initially trailing by two goals.

Manchester United started strong, taking the lead in the 8th minute with a goal from Shea Lacey, assisted by Youri Tielemans. Just two minutes later, Mason Mount doubled the lead, making it 2-0 and giving the home team a significant advantage early in the match.

Despite their early dominance, Manchester United could not maintain their lead. Brighton began to find their rhythm, and just before halftime, Charalampos Kostoulas scored in stoppage time to reduce the deficit to 2-1, revitalizing the visitors' hopes.

In the second half, Brighton continued to press, and in the 65th minute, Pascal Groß equalized, making it 2-2. With momentum on their side, Brighton took the lead in the 69th minute through Maxim De Cuyper, who scored to make it 3-2.

Manchester United struggled to respond as Brighton maintained their advantage, despite several substitutions aimed at regaining control. The home team pressed for an equalizer but could not break through Brighton's defense.

The match concluded with Brighton securing a stunning victory, eliminating Manchester United from the League Cup and showcasing their determination and skill on the pitch. This result marks a significant achievement for Brighton as they move forward in the tournament.